Claudia
Why does Claudia decide to run away from home?
She feels unappreciated and bored with her routine
Where do Claudia and Jamie decide to hide and live?
In the Metropolitan Museum of Art
What is special about the statue called “Angel”?
It is said to have been sculpted by Michelangelo
Who is Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler?
Narrator/A famous art collector who owned the statue
Who does Claudia take with her when she runs away?
Her brother Jamie
How do Claudia and Jamie get money for their adventure?
Jamie’s gambling winnings and saved allowance
What clue helps Claudia and Jamie believe Michelangelo made the statue?
A mark or signature on the statue
How do Claudia and Jamie travel to Mrs. Frankweiler’s house?
A taxi
What lesson does Claudia learn by the end of the book?
a) Running away solves everything
b) Secrets should always be kept
c) That learning and discovery can change who you are
d) She should never visit museums again
C. That learning and discovery can change who you are
What do the children do with the coins in the fountain?
Take them for spending money
What is the name of the mysterious statue that interests Claudia?
Angel
What does Mrs. Frankweiler offer the children in exchange for their story?
The secret about the statue
How do the children travel to New York City?
A train
What do Claudia and Jamie bathe in?
The museum’s fountain full of coins
How do the children avoid being caught by guards?
They blend in with school tour groups
Where does Mrs. Frankweiler live?
Connecticut/In a big country house with many files and papers
Why does Claudia choose Jamie to come with her?
He has money saved up
What must Claudia and Jamie do in exchange for the secret?
Tell Mrs. Frankweiler their story
What do Claudia and Jamie hide in at night?
The antique beds on display
What happens at the end of the story?
Mrs. Frankweiler contacts their parents